MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.Data: 2026-10-01
Quick Stats
Oct 01, 202655.4
AI Score
HOLD0.71
Volume Ratio
Oct 29, 2026
Next Earnings
12
+ve Days (30d)
18
-ve Days (30d)
MRK Price vs Max Options Open Interest
How to read this: the line is the stock price; the bars show where the most option open interest sits each day. Strikes with heavy open interest often act as magnets or barriers for price ("max pain" zones). Scroll right for the most recent days.
MRK Max Change In Options Open Interest
How to read this: each bar is the option contract whose open interest changed the most yesterday. Green bars = new positions being opened (conviction building at that strike); red bars = positions being closed. Call builds above the current price suggest upside bets; put builds below it suggest hedging or downside bets.
MRK Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MRK Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MRK Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
2nd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MRK Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
2nd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
MRK Technical Chart Pro Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
Volume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
MRK Stock Summary
Last updated Oct 01, 2026
MRK is currently trading at $143.81, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $122.64, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $82.01 to $156.9199.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $142.01, which is below the current price, signaling bullish near-term momentum. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 45.157, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.056, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates MRK at 55.4/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
MRK (Merck & Co., Inc.) Indicators
Last updated Oct 01, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 45.157 |
| CMF (20) | -0.056 |
| ROC (10) | -2.27 |
| ADX (14) | 26.444 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.992 |
| AROONOSC (14) | 35.714 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -86.756 |
| MFI (14) | 64.534 |
MRK Candlestick Patterns
Validated patterns fired in the last 10 sessions. Hit rate = how often price moved in the signal's direction within 5 trading days (backtest: 2.7M signals, 3,500 liquid stocks, Feb 2025–Sep 2026). Baseline: a random stock closes higher 5 days later 53% of the time. Click a row to see the candle on the chart.
| Date | Pattern | Signal | 5-Day Hit Rate | Edge vs Baseline | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Marubozu (bearish) (contrarian — textbook says the opposite) | Bullish | 56.2% | +3.2 pts | 30540 |
| Sep 24 | Gravestone Doji | Bullish | 55.2% | +2.2 pts | 21200 |
These are statistical tilts, not standalone trade setups. Only patterns with a measured edge are shown — roughly 50 of 60 textbook patterns showed no edge and are hidden.
Merck & Co., Inc. is above both the 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bullish.
MRK Moving Averages Analysis
Merck & Co., Inc. has been above 50 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 50 day sma was on Oct 01, 2026
Merck & Co., Inc. has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on Oct 01, 2026
MRK (Merck & Co., Inc.) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated Oct 01, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 147.92 |
| 20 | 147.36 |
| 30 | 148.54 |
| 50 | 142.01 |
| 100 | 131.18 |
| 200 | 122.64 |
MRK Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 15.2905 |
| P/E (Trailing) | 116.248 |
| Market Cap ($) | 358.5 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | 1.25 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 0.0477 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 3.32 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 2.7344 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 9.4885 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 155.76 |
| Most Recent Quarter |
Merck makes pharmaceutical products to treat several conditions in a number of therapeutic areas, including cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and infections. Within cancer, the firm's immuno-oncology platform, led by Keytruda, is a major contributor to overall sales. The company also has a substantial vaccine business aimed at preventing pediatric diseases, as well as Gardasil for human papillomavirus. Additionally, Merck sells animal health-related drugs. From a geographical perspective, 47% of the company's sales are generated from US human health (pharmaceuticals and vaccines).